MVV298K The Current Legal Environment of Business in the United States

Faculty of Law
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Prof. Gene Gouaux (seminar tutor), prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D.
Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Mgr. Věra Redrupová, B.A.
Supplier department: Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV298K/01: No timetable has been entered into IS.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30
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Course objectives
In this course, students will examine the relationships among legal, political and business environments. We will discuss sources of law and their effect on business decisions as well as the constitutional constraints on commerce. Finally, a practice-based perspective of common issues in business will be addressed.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- Understand and explain the US Legal System and Trial process
- Work with information on US tort law and how it affects business planning
- Make reasoned decisions about how to protect intellectual property
- Interpret specific sections of the constitution as it relates to business decision making
Syllabus
  • 1. US legal system
  • 2. Trial Process
  • 3. US Constitution
  • 4. Torts
  • 5. Intellectual Property.
Literature
  • Material provided by Professor prior to and during lecture.
Teaching methods
Lectures and discussions
Assessment methods
One final assessment with multiple choice and essay Question(s)
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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